Is there really a division between masters swimmers? i.e. one camp allied to a more low key fitness oriented approach with low membership growth vs. a meet oriented competitive (elite) camp?
This sounds ridiculous to me. I don't think I've ever run into anyone that acknowledged this debate on a pool deck.
What spawns this rift in Masters swimming? Is this an old guard vs. younger member phenonmenon?
Are there different motivations that exist that create this conflict in terms of the future of USMS? Why can't both coexist?
I say we poll some people out there and find out what they support.
John Smith
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Former Member
What about the self produced solution? What if anything is stopping a like minded group from renting there own fast pool in a nice location? Then setting mandatory and provable qualifying times or restrict the heats. Do a little marketing to get the fast boys & girls out etc. I don't know of anything in USMS rule book that would prevent this or stop sanctioning. You could still set records and get Top Tens.
What about the self produced solution? What if anything is stopping a like minded group from renting there own fast pool in a nice location? Then setting mandatory and provable qualifying times or restrict the heats. Do a little marketing to get the fast boys & girls out etc. I don't know of anything in USMS rule book that would prevent this or stop sanctioning. You could still set records and get Top Tens.
